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This is something that is both annoying and unsettling when visiting New York for the first time: in New York, prices in shops and restaurants are always displayed duty free! Not easy then to compare with the prices in Europe, nor to see directly the price that one will finally pay… But that’s how it works in New York and you have to do with, or rather without!
To help you, here are the current New York tax rates:
Shopping taxes in New York
For shopping in New York, plan the calculator! Prices in New York stores are always displayed duty free. Here is the rule to know for taxes:
- Other than $ 110: add a tax of 8.875% on the price of the product. So a pair of shoes at $ 110 plus tax actually costs $ 119.76 at checkout.
- Below $ 110, it all depends on the type of product. For clothing and footwear, there is no tax below $ 110. For the rest, you will have to pay taxes. This is particularly the case for souvenirs, which are taxed at 8.875%.
Taxes in restaurants
Like shops, restaurants in New York systematically display menus with prices exclusive of taxes. So it’s difficult to know how much we will pay in the end. Especially since you have to remember to pay both the tax and the service, also not included but which must be paid … In the end, here is what to add to the amount excluding tax:
- 8.875% for taxes. This amount is written directly on the bill.
- A minimum of 15% on the amount excluding tax of the bill for the service. This amount is not specified on the bill but you must add it yourself when paying. You can also give more, depending on your satisfaction. The amount of 15% is the minimum!
Food taxes
- In general, there is no tax on basic food products, for example fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dry cakes, preserves, etc…
- On the other hand, if the product is sold reheated and ready to eat, then a tax of 8.875% must be added. This is particularly the case for sandwiches and pizza slices, which are taxed at 8.875%.
Hotel taxes in New York
When booking your hotel in New York, check whether or not taxes are included in your total. Here is the amount of taxes to be paid:
- 14.75% tax on the total price of overnight stays. If the hotel night costs $ 100 excluding taxes, you will end up paying a bill of $ 114.75 with taxes.
- + $ 3.15 per room and per night for the tourist tax. If you are 2 in a room and you stay 7 nights in NYC, you will pay $ 22.05 in city tax.
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